Just Paul

Get her ssn before getting married.   SSN isn't legally required in order to add to insurance,

3 hours ago, JordanCosta said:

nyway, I'll see what the embassy has to say, but most likely I'm giving up on DCF

You aren't filing at first for DCF at the consulate but asking for permission to file.  It sounds like you don't meet any of the cases to meet 'exceptional circumstances'.  That acceptance is up to the consulate.  If your request is rejected at the consulate you will simply file at the US lockbox.

2 minutes ago, DoodBoy said:

ahh so you are saying NVC independently can take this long? i was thinking petition approval was the hardest hurdle to overcome n waiting period of approval (i see ppl submit binders of evidence n what not for bonafide marriage evidence n get RFE after RFE) Am i wrong to think that?  now that i have a NVC case, i feel the hardest annoying part is done. Its now just matter of bringing civil/financial documents n clearing the INTERVIEW N What is the form where you submit your social media stuff?

 

Correct me if my assumptions are wrong.  

You will need to submit the required documentation to the NVC (this is mostly under your control) and they review it and may request more items or clarifications.   Once you are are Documentarily Qualified, then you are awaiting the consulate to have an opening for an appointment.

There is no standard timeline.   Every case is different.

59 minutes ago, DoodBoy said:

Any idea of timeline moving forward once NVC has allotted case #? 

Could be a few month, could be a few years.   Depends on the consulate and her nationality.  Pakistan has been know to take years.

19 minutes ago, jerika said:

I am now in a relationship with a Mexican citizen that is in Mexico that is getting a divorce (not sure of final date, but it will be after mine). She has three children (4, 17, 19).

If you want to have the 19 year old immigrate with her then you need to find another place in Mexico or someplace else, in the world,  to marry.

12 minutes ago, DutchGuy said:

That is incorrect. The beneficiary also needs to upload 2x2 photos. 

Source: Filled the I-130 online 2 weeks ago.

If you file on paper you only need the petitioner's photo unless the benificary is in the US. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-130instr.pdf

per very bottom of page 6 

If the case is at the NVC you run the risk of scheduling an appointment before the file arrives. I would watch the case and if it shows as "in transit" or ready to schedule then go ahead and do it.  DS-160, and any other MRV fee is only good for year.

If it is ready to interview, then you may be able to interview in Mexico City with the FM3 tourist visa and you have the documents you need from England. Technically the would require a RT or RP visa but Mexico has played fast and loose with that 'rule'.   If you are going to interview in England then you need to have London request the case transfer.

Buena suerte!

Personally I would take a copy of the petition, any notices, along with the I-134 and tax transcripts to the interview.  Better safe than sorry.   At every stage I/Mary/we have taken our complete file in with us.  This was fortunate at our consulate interview since the CO couldn't "find a page".  We are now at citizenship and have about 6 inches!

56 minutes ago, Rondon said:

I'm also waiting for my brother's interview at the US-Peruvian embassy.

Unfortunately you will keep having to wait until the consulate has appointment slots available.  You are DQ but there are no interviews yet.  That is why it is still at the NVC.

wait until you can schedule the interview before paying for the ds-160

2 hours ago, Amir2018 said:

 

Sorry just saw this. She does not work so she does not file taxes. I guess I will have to look into this further if she would need to file her taxes even with zero income when it comes to doing the I-864

IF she didn't make enough to file taxes then she can explain that on the I-864.

Was there form letter with the returned passport?  What was checked?

Growing up our family  hosted international high school exchange students for a semester or a year,  Denmark, India, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Columbia, Spain.  Programs do exist if he wanted to do it the right way.   But he has clearly said he intends to immigrate so the US is no longer an option.  College exchange abroad are the same - my mom went to Barcelona for a year and my ex wife to England for a semester.

If the visa is in the passport then travel before the visa expires.

You can always ask to have it expedited.  Splitting the AP and EAD really doesn't save anytime since you can always ask to expedite one over the other.   If you had done a combo request and he received a job offer chances are it could be done in a few months

5 hours ago, 1380anthony said:

Anyone here with success with this? 

No, not in over a decade.

1) The number of K3 issued each year can be counted on one hand and have only been issued in Central America

2) the I-129F trick to get the I-130 approved hasn't work since 2019

3) entering on a K3 is taking the worse parts of a CR-1 and the worse parts of a K1 and putting them together.   Your spouse can't work in the US until getting EAD/AOS.  You pay the AOS fees.

But it is free so go ahead and try!

35 minutes ago, Tarik said:

I was wondering if the airline ( Delta) would assist in the transit and have someone pick her up when she lands in Paris and walk her to her gate for the connecting flight. 

Technically it is not the airlines job but in Paris there are two options that come to mind:

https://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common/guidevoyageur/aeroport/service_personnalise_aeroport.htm 

or request wheelchair service for her - then they will get her from plane A to B.

At his stage you issue is more about withdrawing the I-864 and terminating the marriage than whether it is /was a bonfire marriage.   Try to pull the I-864, withdraw the AOS petition and have a heart to heart talk about her moving back.   I'm sure she is feeling it too.

If there has been any significant change in the finances of the sponsor then a new I-864 should be taken.

If it is a new tax year a new I-864 and tax transcript is a good idea to have at the interview.  You just want to eliminate any possible thing that a CO can ask for and would delay the visa.

1 hour ago, SarahSunshine said:

I wanted to ask if someone filed a DCF recently in Frankfurt and if so, was it necessary to meet the "exceptional circumstances"?

 'exceptional circumstances' or military member is what is needed for DCF 

6 hours ago, cyndallita said:

Hi! 

 

May I know if all documents you sent for the I-130 were translated to English?

Thanks!

All documents must be in English or the local language of the consulate.

14 minutes ago, JD2 said:

Yes but have you heard of anyone from a developing country that has successfully done that?

Yes, many many times successfully visiting.  Country doesn't matter ( you don;t mention a country but there are a few that can be problematic) as much as previous visits and having ties back to the home country.  The worst thing that can happen is she is denied entry.   But that has no bearing on a successful K1.

People with pending petitions can visit.  They just need to show strong ties to their home country at the time of admission.

5 minutes ago, Anny111 said:

1. Could you please tell me what notifications (letters) to expect further?

The next letter would usually by USCIS approval, then sending to NVC

5 minutes ago, Anny111 said:

 2. How does the status (type) of the case change after I receive citizenship, for example, after 3 years?  Does this affect the speed of consideration of the case?

It changes the VIsa category to F1.  It is currently a year longer wait.   Look at the times at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2022/visa-bulletin-for-october-2021.html